Nothing but love for Trent Frazier, Kofi Cockburn, Jacob Grandison and Damonte Williams. Appreciate everything they did to help rebuild the program. And shout out to Alfonso Plummer for drilling so many big shots during his one season. I-L-L! 🧡💙
It was a great season. B1G regular season co-champions. A unanimous All-American. Overcame injuries all year long, and never seemed to be at 100%. Then ran into a better team in the second round. They'll be back next season, and maybe they'll finally end the Sweet 16 drought.
We were asked when the last time was that an Illinois QB (other than Brandon Peters, vs. MSU in '19 and vs. PSU last Saturday) last led @IlliniFootball to victory in multiple final possessions. We've discovered that Jeff George did it THREE times ('88 IU, '89 USC & '89 MSU).
Nothing has been promised for Nate Hobbs.
Without the sacrifices made by his mother and the guidance of his @IlliniFootball coaches, life would be very different for the Louisville native.
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Cherished my six years with Illinois Football. There were a few people in particular who made it truly special, @BobbyRoundtr97 was one of them. Positive and selfless every day.
Congratulations to the players, staff and support staff of @IlliniMBB. As a wise man once said, when Illinois is at it's best - we are as good as anyone in the country. The work is not done - but could not be more proud. I-L-L
I’d like to announce that I’ve decided to commit to The University of Illinois!! Thank you to all the coaches that have shown interest in me. The decision was difficult, but Illinois is able to give me the experience I want, all while staying close with my family.@LovieSmith